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Having just had my booking confirmed for the ferry to Holland in June, I thought that it may be prudent to find out what is required for driving in Holland & Belgium. We will also be towing a trailer with a motorcycle on board, which will be used for trips out.
Can anyone advise me what documents & other items I will be required to carry by law.
Also of course what you found useful to carry as opposed to the normal stuff used for UK touring.
for the van (and the bike) you have to take the same documents with you as in UK. Plus of course driving license, passport or ID. In Holland it is legally required that you always carry an official photo ID with you!
I also recommend that you ask your van insurance for a "green card", this is a multi-lingual document containing all insurance details you have to provide in the unfortunate event of an accident.
And, don't forget your wellies...
Best Regards,
Gerhard
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If your insurance doesn't provide FULL cover when you are in Europe (and a lot of them don't) you MUST take a green card otherwise you will only have the minimum european road traffic cover, not your normal fully comprehensive
Insurance docs for both bike & van
Log books (registration documents)
Green card is normally part of your insurance
CCI obtainable from CC, C&CC, Camping Cheques, Free if you book through them RAC, AA small charge
Your personal Insurance & Motoring recovery
Form or card E111
Cash uro
Credit Cards
Phrase books - though most people over there can speak better English than we do their language
We purchased an excellent Dutch phrase book in a VVV (information office) that was published by ANWB the dutch equivalent of RAC/AA plus some
The usual hook up leads You probably wont require reverspolarity adaptors or continental The only site that still had 2 pin outlets offered to LEND us the necessary adaptor
Camera
Wellies & waterproofs
Maps, Mobile phone,
You say you are going in June should be good weather
If you are arriving / leaving via Rotterdam a suitable site is at - t'weer gores, in Hellovetsluice (34KM Europort)
Remember these phrases "Kan u me helper" 'Can you help me'
"dank u vell" 'thank you very much'
A favourite food of mine apart from chips and mayonaise is Kibling mitte saus, it is bits of fish cooked in batter with mayo/tartar sauce combination.
A pleasant place to visit is Willemstad(aqn old fortified town) on the Islemeer the campsite is called Bovensluis
The car on your pic is on the wrong side of the road
Dont worry about making a fool of your self
I went over with a smattering of Spanish, Portugese, (learned in 6 months in each country
German & Italien learned from people I worked with in this country
One day ended up talking to a Spainard - married to a Dutch Lady in all six languages
I did find people were prepared to help _ correct my pronunciation and tell me the correct words to use
I have worse problems in Frace they dont speak ANY other language - even those who travel abroad - some people go to Spain for 6 months and dont seem to be able to greet people in Spanish
Hi
No-one has mentioned the obligatory Warning Triangle and Fire Extinguisher First Aid kit for Belgium. All these are a legal requirement for all vehicles. It is also a Good Idea to have a reflective vest for each passenger in the vehicle as it is rumored to become mandatory soon.
But besides that both are very nice to visit.
you will also need eyes in the back of your head to check for cyclists!!
have fun
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